Get Fully Funded

MAY 13, 2011

.&# But now I have all these kitties who speak a different language. I don’t think I can spell the sounds they each make. Because I love my kitties so much, I’ve gotten to know them so well that I can tell them apart just by the sounds they make. I’m thinking that our fundraising would explode.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

In fact, most nonprofits require a minimum level of fundraising each year to reach their mission goals. This means they focus on keeping revenue (fundraising) high and expenses (direct and indirect costs) low. So far, that sounds pretty familiar to how all companies operate. Support multiple languages.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Does your mission statement impact your fundraising efforts? The results have me rethinking how mission statements affect a nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. In less technical terms, the software took into account the words we fed it and gave us a numeric representation of how positive, negative, or neutral the mission statement sounds.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It’s time to plan for the most productive time of the year – Year End Fundraising Season! Those of us in the world of nonprofit fundraising are starting to think about how to best leverage the next four months. Get Ready Now For Year End Fundraising So, what does it take to make this your best year end fundraising season ever?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” Promo video: This type of video gets supporters excited about an upcoming event, fundraiser, or activity.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

Do you wish you had a round-the-clock assistant that could handle repetitive tasks or help draft fundraising appeals, freeing up time to focus on more pressing tasks? I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. Well, there’s a solution. What is ChatGPT?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sounds complicated, how would we do that? In your head it may sound complicated and your knee-jerk reaction may be to wonder whether it’s really worth it to segment. In your head it may sound complicated and your knee-jerk reaction may be to wonder whether it’s really worth it to segment. Do I have the technology to segment?

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

If this sounds like a lot for your organization, don’t worry! Make it mobile-friendly: According to 360MatchPro’s round-up of fundraising statistics , mobile users made up 33% of online gifts last year. Your CTA language should accurately indicate where supporters will be taken if they click on the button.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. Nothing about your fundraising email should be left to chance. So, let’s look at the key pieces in detail so you know how to write fundraising emails that get results.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 30, 2013

There is no need to use flashy language or catchy cliches that may discourage a recipient from opening and viewing the content. Sounds intuitive right? Fundraising Mobile Tech email marketing fundraising nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology' Treat the subject line like a tool. Personalize the sender’s name.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Amid all the talk about generative AI, fundraisers, especially grantwriters, may be asking themselves: Am I out of a job?  Very general and vague words can generate very vague responses and language. Is it statistically sound? Will I be replaced by ChatGPT? Is it grammatically correct? Is it accurate? Is it up to date?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Strategically designing the donor journey can make fundraising much easier (and more fruitful!). Which sounds better? Thank you for your support.” …plus the standard default language. See the hero language? Should they? Donors love that!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. Upload work projects, such as presentations, videos, or special fundraising campaigns. List all languages spoken, honors and awards received, and publications. Fundraisers and executive staff should actively engage donors and funders on LinkedIn.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. Also craft a new thank-you letter as part of any campaign or special fundraiser. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2017

Take heart fellow fundraiser, practice makes perfect. Solid Face-to-face fundraising requires: A true understanding of your donor. Strong and effective body language. Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Strong and Effective Body Language.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 8, 2020

approach to communications and fundraising strategy that is at the heart of how I do my work -- authenticity. When I started digging into the Fascination languages and Sally’s research, I felt like I suddenly had a major permission slip to be more myself in a way that made communication WAY easier and more effective.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

For the past few years, the Fiver Children’s Foundation has used CauseVox to grow their fundraising efforts. CauseVox Declutters Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising For #GivingTuesday. To create a culture of giving (and inspire others to give), Fiver understands that fundraising starts from the inside out. Fundraising During COVID-19.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. It’s the great irony of fundraising – we love to help but we don’t like to ask for help. Fundraising is not about you. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? Let’s look at it another way.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Eliminate, or clarify, any jargon or Official Language that may be opaque to readers. Q: How does it sound? Some other things to listen for or look for: Repetitive language. Wonky language and jargon. Does this sound or look like a policy briefing? Is the call to action clear? How does it look? In real life?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Thank your staff, volunteers, fundraisers, donors, supporters, and anyone else who helped you do the important work you do. . And when you make supporters and donors feel like they’re a part of your community, you once again build relationships that will last long after your fundraising campaign ends. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

It sometimes sounds as though tools like ChatGPT or Gemini could entirely replace humans in writing website content. To create meaningful material that will move audiences to action, though, a human touch and a sound communication strategy is still essential. And it could… if nonprofits didn’t need to write anything good.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

Try reading your letter aloud and see if it sounds like you are chatting with your donor. Hero language: When you tell a donor that your nonprofit wouldn’t exist without them, you are speaking the truth. Hero languages reinforces the idea that they made the right choice and increases the possibility that they will give again.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 16, 2014

For most of us, the month of December generally means two things: fundraising letters and holiday parties. In other words, the fundraising nerd in me comes alive! I couldn’t put my finger on what was bothering me and then it hit me: I’ve grown impatient with much of the fundraising copy I read. Okay, maybe that’s just me.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 28, 2021

That’s why you should provide them with up-to-date branding information and fundraising materials from the start of their tenure. . This means the language you use in your elevator pitch, on your website, and in your communications materials should sound like it comes from one organization. The same goes for your visuals.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

At its heart, fundraising is helping others connect an existing passion directly to your cause. But until then, you won’t have to sweat your fundraising ask if you follow these 7 tips on asking for donations: Download the 7 Tips on Asking for Donations guide here! . When it comes to asking for donations, most of us head for the hills.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Take heart fellow fundraiser, practice makes perfect. Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Strong and effective body language can help establish an immediate rapport with your audience and signal confidence in your message. Body language can betray you.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Digital Marketing, Outreach, & Fundraising Tech Skills Map — an interactive diagram of digital competencies for nonprofit roles (free but requires you to provide contact info). Adapt to various learning styles, physical and neurological variety, and language proficiency. Everyone is already so busy.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

Adopting an Endowment Mindset Most small nonprofits live in the moment, fundraising today for programs happening tomorrow. They are fundraising today for future programs, new buildings, scholarships, and endowed positions. And when you fundraise with the future in mind, you spend your time differently. It’s a long-term goal.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Practical Tips for Donor Engagement Strategies As a fundraiser, you probably have a good feel for how your donors want to engage with you, whether it’s on social media, through email, over the phone, or face-to-face. That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? But communicating with your supporters can be intimidating.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

That’s not to discount the value of the small-dollar fundraising program. But from a revenue perspective, sometimes the greatest value of a small-dollar fundraising program is the extent to which it can operate like a pipeline for the mid-level program. Sample impact report from Oxfam America. . . We’d love to hear ‘em @mrcampaigns

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Social media for social good is grassroots organizing, fundraising and impact in the digital world. Crowdrise is an innovative, crowd-sourcing community of volunteers and fundraisers that are answering the call to service, raising money for charity, and having the most fun in the world while doing it.&#. 1) Crowdrise – [link].

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The last couple of years have been all about virtual when it comes to fundraising. But out of this huge challenge, we’ve seen some amazing creativity crop up as nonprofits revamp their fundraising approaches to be safe and successful. We’ve seen crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising websites that knocked our socks off this year.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Or even the next six months if the year sounds overwhelming! Look for your fundraising events and work backwards from there. It may seem like they’re repeating themselves, but repeating something in exactly the same language is not the same as repeating the message you want to get across in a variety of ways. Making more videos.

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

” Guest blogger and fundraising consultant Rachel Muir can relate. Take heart fellow fundraiser, practice makes perfect. Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Body language can betray you. fundraising' We’re grateful Rachel!

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 7, 2017

It unlocks every door, behind which are donor and staff retention, increased fundraising, engaged volunteers and so much more. Don’t use any confusing jargon or insider language used by you and your staff. Communication is undeniably important. It isn’t just a key; it’s the master key. Let’s get our hands on that key.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 17, 2015

Fast-forward 35 years and the question we’re asking sounds very much the same: “How are we going to motivate the Millennial generation to become donors?” But before we start talking to Millennials, we have to figure out their “love language.” We also need to look at new ways of doing fundraising. Become a storyteller.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Building a robust monthly donor program is a Fundraising 101 strategy, but some nonprofits keep this strategy on the bench and instead look to events and campaigns for quick returns. I once sat at a fundraising lunch wanting to make a commitment for $1,000 to the nonprofit but didn’t have the ability to write that check that day.

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